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The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece Introduction
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In the ancient times, every four years in the summer period, a major event, which lasted seven days, was held in Olympia(奥林匹亚), a city in Ancient Greece(古希腊). it included religious rituals(宗教仪式) and athletic games (运动项目).
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The first written testimonies(证据) with the names of winners, date back from the year 776BC.
The Palaestra(体育场), a square building-3rd century BC. It was an area in which athletes trained for wrestling, boxing and jumping.
• Have you ever watched the Olympics on
TV? What did you watch?
• Do you think the Olympics are important? Why or why not?
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What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?